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SUMMARY:Developing a Funder Strategy In Response to SNAP Cuts
DESCRIPTION:The scale and scope of the $186 billion in SNAP cuts included in the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) are staggering and could force millions to lose their benefits. There is a need to identify clear national\, state\, and local strategies for diverse capital partners to address the structural harm to SNAP and widespread negative impacts on hunger\, health\, nutrition and economic security posed by this legislation.  \n\n\n\nFor the first 45 minutes of this call\, speakers will share insights into emerging needs for advocacy\, technical assistance\, strategic communications\, and other areas\, in both the short and long term. Following Q&A with our panel\, there will be funder conversations to reflect on how organizations are responding\, what is being funded\, and how we could collaborate. \n\n\n\nThis call is co-hosted by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders and Grantmakers In Health and is open to all funders. Please register below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummary Notes & Key Takeaways\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrystal FitzSimons\, President\, FRAC\n\n\n\nCrystal FitzSimons is the President for the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)\, leading the organization to achieve its vision: A nation in which all people have the nutritious food they need to lead healthy and productive lives; and mission: To improve the nutrition\, health\, and well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the United States through advocacy\, partnerships\, and by advancing  bold and equitable policy solutions.  \n\n\n\nPrior to taking on the President role\, Crystal oversaw FRAC’s work to improve and strengthen the school\, summer\, and afterschool nutrition programs. She analyzed policy to advocate for legislative and regulatory improvements to increase children’s access to the child nutrition programs. She helped develop strategy and direct national partnerships and field efforts to achieve program improvements through legislative and administrative changes. Recent successful efforts include the Pandemic and Summer EBT Programs; the child nutrition waivers during the pandemic that allowed schools to offer school meals to all their students at no charge\, the nationwide expansion of the Afterschool Meal Program; and the Community Eligibility Provision.  \n\n\n\nShe led FRAC’s efforts to provide technical assistance on the school\, summer\, and afterschool nutrition programs to national\, state\, and local partners. Crystal also has helped develop successful partnerships to support increased access to the child nutrition programs including the National Healthy School Meals for All Coalition; Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom\, a project with the National Association of Elementary School Principals Foundation\, the National Education Association Healthy Futures\, and the School Nutrition Foundation; and CHAMPS (Cities Combating Hunger through the Afterschool Meal Program and Summer) with the National League of Cities.   \n\n\n\nCrystal is a sought-out policy expert for briefings\, webinars\, conferences\, and state legislative hearings. She also is regularly quoted in the media\, such as The New York Times\, NPR\, PBS NewsHour\, Politico\, the Washington Post\, USA Today\, and local media. Crystal is the author or co-author of numerous reports. Recent publications include: The Reach of School Breakfast and Lunch During the 2022-2023 School Year; The Case for Healthy School Meals for All; Community Eligibility: the Key to Hunger-Free Schools\, School Year 2022-2023; Large School District Report Operating School Nutrition Programs as the Nation Recovers From the Pandemic; and Hunger Doesn’t Take A Vacation: Summer Nutrition Status Report.   \n\n\n\nHer previous work experience includes the Center for Community Change and Housing Comes First. She holds a BA in Philosophy and Sociology from Carroll College in Wisconsin and an MSW from Washington University in Missouri. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChloe Green\, Assistant Director of Policy\, APHSA\n\n\n\nChloe Green (she/her)\, is the Assistant Director of Policy at the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA)\, which is the bipartisan membership association for state and local human services agencies.  \n\n\n\nAt APHSA\, Chloe leads federal nutrition policy and program strategy\, with a primary focus on SNAP. In her role\, Chloe builds strategic partnerships\, manages projects to formulate nutrition policy recommendations\, and facilitates peer-to-peer exchanges with state SNAP agency teams nationwide. She serves as the APHSA staff liaison to the American Association of SNAP Directors (AASD) and the National Association for Program Information and Performance Measurement (NAPIPM) and supports additional peer groups and projects related to SNAP Employment Training\, Summer EBT\, and more. \n\n\n\nChloe is a former Bloomberg Fellow in Food Systems for Health at the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health\, a Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow at the Congressional Hunger Center\, and a Wisconsin Idea Fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Morgridge Center for Public Service. Before joining APHSA\, she worked with food justice organizations in Los Angeles and researched farmers markets and incentive redemptions across Wisconsin.Chloe holds a Master of Public Health from the Bloomberg School of Public Health and bachelor’s degrees in Dietetics and Community Environmental Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJorge Soto\, Senior Associate\, Annie E. Casey Foundation\n\n\n\nJorge Andres Soto is a Senior Associate for National Policy Reform and Advocacy at The Annie E. Casey Foundation where he the manages investments in food assistance\, healthcare\, and youth mental health advocacy and policy grantmaking. Prior to his time at The Annie E. Casey Foundation\, Jorge was Associate Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) where he led policy and advocacy to address discrimination in housing\, lending\, and community development. Jorge also served as Co-Chair of the Fair Housing/Lending Task Force of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights\, a coalition responsible for advancing fair housing policy at the federal level. Jorge also previously worked as a labor organizer at Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and as a community organizer with CRECEN/American Para Todos\, in Houston\, Texas. Jorge earned his B.A. in History and American Studies from Wesleyan University.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/developing-a-funder-strategy-in-response-to-snap-cuts/
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SUMMARY:SAFSF on the Road: Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a networking mixer of connection\, conversation\, and community at Owamni by The Sioux Chef—an award-winning Indigenous restaurant led by our friends at North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS). \n\n\n\nSustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) is hosting fellow funders and investors in celebration of equity and impact in regenerative agriculture in the Midwest. Gather with us on the outdoor terrace overlooking the Mississippi River to spark new relationships and explore opportunities for values-aligned investments in regenerative agriculture. This special gathering\, following the Regenerative Food Systems Investment (RFSI) Forum reception\, will also highlight BIPOC-led innovation in food and farming across the Midwest\, as well as opportunities to learn more about SAFSF’s network. \n\n\n\nGuests will also take home a special Indigenous medicinal spice blend as a memento of our time together.  \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders in partnership with NATIFS\, Midwest Farmers of Color Collective\, and Just Futures Impact and sponsored by Regenerative Agriculture Foundation and McKnight Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guests\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKat Gilje\, Managing Director\, Just Futures Impact\n\n\n\nKathryn Gilje (Kat) is a strategist in regenerative food and agricultural systems\, land justice\, and mission-aligned investing\, with 25+ years of experience across philanthropy\, movement building\, and impact finance. As Managing Director at Just Futures Impact\, she advances capital strategies under the leadership of visionary partners like the Midwest Farmers of Color Collective and the Just Transitions Integrated Capital Fund. Formerly Executive Director of Ceres Trust\, Kat led a full asset transfer to grassroots movements\, farmers\, and land stewards. Her work bridges organizing\, somatics\, and finance to advance a just transition to regenerative economies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoe Hollomon\, Co-Founder and Executive Director\, Midwest Farmers of Color Collective\n\n\n\nZoe Hollomon is a multi-racial black\, food justice organizer\, abolitionist\, and farmer. She has over 20 years’ experience organizing with grassroots organizations on the East Coast and Midwest\, building coalitions to influence decision-making in food\, farming and environmental related policy. Zoe was born in Duluth\, MN\, but grew up in Western New York and NYC. She moved back to MN in 2012 and has since worked advocating and organizing for community food systems and racial justice in local\, regional and national contexts. \n\n\n\nShe is a co-founder of the Midwest Farmers of Color Collective (MFCC) and in her role as the Executive Director\, she leads the organization’s policy work and fundraising & development. She is humbled and amazed by the ingenuity\, courage and wisdom of the farmers and farming organizations MFCC organizes with. Zoe is also a co-founder and co-op member owner of Rootsprings Farm & Retreat Cooperative in MN\, which has a growing orchard and is a healing retreat space for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ people and organizations. \n\n\n\nZoe serves on the Transformational Farm Bill Advisory Committee\, with the HEAL Food Alliance\, National Black Food Justice Alliance\, Union of Concerned Scientists\, Rural Coalition\, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and other partner organizations fighting for a just transition of our food and agricultural systems. Zoe is part of the Ujamaa Cooperative Farmers Alliance and Ujamaa Seed Network. Prior to starting MFCC\, Zoe was an Organizing Co-Director at the Pesticide Action Network North America and also helped organize a Twin Cities coalition with the Good Food Purchasing Program. She served on the Food & Ag Advisory Group for the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) and also served on the Homegrown Minneapolis Food Policy Council. Zoe received her B.S. in Urban & Regional Planning from Cornell University in 2001 and an M.S. from Southern New Hampshire University in Community Economic Development in 2007. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Muller\, Executive Director\, Regenerative Agriculture Foundation\n\n\n\nMark Muller\, the Regenerative Agriculture Foundation‘s executive director\, joined the organization in 2020 after spending over 20 years working on related issues including agricultural conservation\, Midwest water quality\, racial equity in the food system\, and effective federal food and agricultural policy. Most recently Mark served on the SAFSF Board of Directors\, served as director of the Mississippi River program at the McKnight Foundation\, and prior to that he directed the Food & Community Fellows program at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. He also spent two years teaching high school in New York City and 18 months volunteering in Honduras and Guatemala. He and his spouse have three grown children and live in south Minneapolis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLolita Nunn\, Investor Relations Director\, Potlikker Capital\n\n\n\nLolita is a passionate changemaker that is dedicated to bringing resources\, support and knowledge to people and communities that have been systemically and historically excluded. She brings over 25 years of diversified and progressive experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors to the Potlikker Capital team. She currently serves on the SAFSF Board of Directors and is Chair of the Nominating Committee. She worked in the banking industry for 14 years where she developed expertise in finance\, investment banking and management. In addition to her financial role\, her work included cultivating and building relationships with community leaders and advocating for programs providing financial literacy\, consulting and mentoring. Her passion for philanthropy led her to a career change working in the nonprofit sector where she led donor outreach\, cultivation\, fundraising\, community and business engagement efforts. Lolita’s career path then led her to the sector of impact investing where she could further champion positive social\, racial\, and environmental systems change. In her most recent role she was the Investor Relations Officer at Fair Food Fund where she helped to re-imagine their investment thesis to support BIPOC food businesses\, to increase their geographic reach and to grow the brand recognition of the Fund nationally. \n\n\n\nLolita is committed to building strong and resilient communities. Recently aligning her passion for food system justice\, she became one of the founding coalition members of the Washtenaw Black Farmers Fund. Her volunteer efforts through serving on local boards and committees have worked to address the need for at-risk youth\, access to healthy and affordable food\, financial literacy and supporting women empowerment. \n\n\n\nLolita received her MBA from Eastern Michigan University. She resides in Michigan with her wonderful family and is happy to say that she is on a mission to find the best beach to plant her feet.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/safsf-on-the-road-minneapolis/
CATEGORIES:In Person Gathering,Meetings
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SUMMARY:Dual Film Screening in Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Share food and drinks with SAFSF\, Croatan Institute\, and Cogent Consulting for an evening reception at the historic Capri Theater starting at 6:00 PM on October 8\, followed by the screening of two films (including SAFSF’s Digging In!) and an interactive panel discussion.  \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations passionate about regenerative change in food\, fiber\, and forest systems. All land stewards and attendees of the 2025 Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum (RFSI) will be provided free access to this side event. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nThis is part of a nationwide film tour by Croatan Institute to mobilize capital for resilient food\, fiber\, and forest systems. Soil Wealth: Investing in Regenerative Agriculture\, produced with support from Patagonia and SAFSF member Waverley Street Foundation\, features farmers and capital providers to demonstrate effective\, community-led solutions for funding the future of sustainable economies. Digging In produced by Sustainable Agriculture & Food System Funders (SAFSF) will be shown\, focused on the US agricultural system and who controls our food and farmers.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/dual-film-screening-in-minneapolis/
CATEGORIES:Digging In Film,In Person Gathering,Tours / Site Visits
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SUMMARY:Deadline: Become an SAFSF Member
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years\, SAFSF has been the leading national membership organization for philanthropy and impact investors committed to creating an equitable and sustainable food and agriculture system. Our network of nearly 120 member organizations includes foundations\, impact investors\, community development finance institutions (CDFIs)\, funding collaboratives\, and re-granting organizations. SAFSF membership offers networking\, learning\, professional development\, and strategic collaboration opportunities. We are committed to racial equity and social justice.  Join us for great impact if you are a values-aligned funder supporting sustainable agriculture and food systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Benefits\n\n\n\nOur network thrives on active member participation. Key benefits include: \n\n\n\n\nMember Portal and Listserv—Access to exclusive recordings\, member rosters\, and a forum to connect with other members.\n\n\n\nCustomized Data Insights—Request customized data reports to inform your funding strategy and identify funders with similar interests.\n\n\n\nCommunities of Practice—SAFSF members can join our Learning Communities. Currently\, we offer groups tailored to Small Funders\, Health Funders\, and Indigenous Food Systems\, led by member co-chairs and supported by SAFSF staff.\n\n\n\nAnnual Forum—Enjoy inspirational learning\, dynamic connections\, and community-building opportunities. Members receive discounted registration for their organization.\n\n\n\nPolicy Insights—SAFSF provides cutting-edge insights on policy change in food and agriculture. Stay informed with our monthly members-only email newsletter on key policy issues in sustainable agriculture and food systems.\n\n\n\nNetworking—Connect with new and experienced funders across various issue areas\, funding types\, and geographies.\n\n\n\nIssues Alignment—Collaborate with strategic partners to co-develop or co-fund impactful projects with SAFSF strategic convenings and working groups.\n\n\n\nProfessional Development—Access growth opportunities\, serve on committees\, or join our Board of Directors.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility\n\n\n\nThe missions of our members should be in alignment with SAFSF’s own mission and values\, as well as the SAFSF Commitment to Racial Justice.  \n\n\n\nWe welcome those organizations and individuals who: \n\n\n\n\nOperate in alignment with SAFSF’s core values;\n\n\n\nUse grantmaking\, lending\, or investing as a core strategy to fulfill their mission and relate to SAFSF colleagues as peer funders\, not in a fundraising capacity;\n\n\n\nShare SAFSF’s goal of increasing viability of and funding for sustainable agriculture and food system organizations and enterprises;\n\n\n\nSupport relationship-building\, knowledge-sharing\, and collaboration within SAFSF’s framework;\n\n\n\nShare experiences\, perspectives\, and expertise with SAFSF colleagues;\n\n\n\nProvide financial support for SAFSF\, its programs\, and its initiatives; and\n\n\n\nShow an interest in enhancing the reputation of and expanding opportunities for SAFSF.\n\n\n\n\nParticipation in SAFSF events and committees is open to all individual donors\, executive and program staff\, and members of the Board of grantmaking or investment organizations. Development or fundraising staff are not permitted to participate in SAFSF events or to subscribe to our listserv. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplication Process\n\n\n\nApplications are reviewed quarterly (January 15\, April 15\, July 30\, and October 15) by our Membership Committee and Board of Directors. Eligible organizations use grantmaking\, lending\, or investing as core strategies. We invite organizations to join as collaborative peers\, not for fundraising purposes. \n\n\n\nTo explore SAFSF membership\, please contact membership@safsf.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership Dues\n\n\n\nMember organization annual dues are based on total grantmaking or investment that supports sustainable agriculture and food systems work.  \n\n\n\nAnnual SAFSF-related grants or investmentsFoundation/InvestorsOther Funders/Intermediaries<$100\,000$1\,200$1\,200$100\,000-$249\,999$1\,500$1\,500$250\,000-$499\,999$2\,500$2\,500$500\,000-$999\,999$5\,000$2\,500$1\,000\,000-$1\,999\,999$7\,500$3\,750$2\,000\,000-$4\,999\,999$10\,000$5\,000>$5\,000\,000$15\,000-$60\,000$7\,500
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/deadline-become-an-safsf-member-3/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call
DESCRIPTION:The Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls\, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST\, serve as a regular “drop in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nWe want to hear what’s top of mind for you\, what you are wrestling with\, and what topics you want to explore deeper. Each call will have a different topic. \n\n\n\nSAFSF members are automatically enrolled in Gather Round meetings\, and will see the calendar invitations. If you do not\, email membership@safsf.org to receive access. 
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-october/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T110000
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SUMMARY:October Health Funders Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 22nd at 11AM PT/2PM ET for our next Health Funders Learning Community call. Building off of the Power of Procurement Summit\, where SAFSF attended and moderated a panel presentation\, we will dive deeper into how funding power can shape local food procurement for community health and wealth. \n\n\n\nThis call is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow SAFSF members funding at the intersection of health\, agriculture\, and food systems\, and engage in a meaningful discussion around specific challenges in funding health solutions. \n\n\n\nDuring the call\, we will explore: \n\n\n\n\nEmerging opportunities for collaboration\n\n\n\nCommunity-led solutions\n\n\n\nAligning public and private capital to strengthen investments\n\n\n\n\nThis is a SAFSF member-only call. If you are interested in exploring membership\, please contact our membership team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for this learning community\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/october-health-funders-learning-community/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T124500
DTSTAMP:20251024T000426Z
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SUMMARY:2026 SAFSF Forum RFP Open House
DESCRIPTION:SAFSF is hosting an open house to answer questions about the 2026 SAFSF Forum RFP process. Please note we will not be able to provide feedback on individual session proposals at this time. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live. \n\n\n\n\nRecording
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/2026-safsf-forum-rfp-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T235959
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SUMMARY:Integrated Capital Community of Practice Application Due
DESCRIPTION:The field of philanthropy is shifting.  Active movements are unfolding within philanthropy to remove barriers between grant-making and investing\, or between previously siloed impact and finance goals. This movement recognizes that all capital flows have an impact and that strategic alignment with mission\, vision\, and values is an important throughline across an entire organization. \n\n\n\nLaunching in November 2025\, the Integrated Capital Community of Practice (CoP) is an eight-month learning journey for diverse capital partners seeking to unlock the full potential of their resources for just and sustainable food and agriculture systems. Integrated capital means aligning all forms of capital—grants\, investments\, endowments\, and beyond—with your impact. Through this CoP\, participants will explore frameworks\, tools\, and real-world examples of how to remove barriers between grantmaking and investing\, deploy capital in ways that decentralize power\, and flow abundant resources to communities most impacted by unjust and unsustainable systems. \n\n\n\nFood and agriculture offer a particularly strong entry point to integrated capital for many reasons. There are many innovative funds and investment opportunities\, as well as good cash flow models\, already working to support sustainable agriculture and equitable food supply chains. This CoP will highlight the beautiful complexity of food and agriculture in the context of blended impact capital approaches. \n\n\n\n\nAPPLY HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimeline\n\n\n\n\nApplications Open – September 23\, 2025\n\n\n\nApplications Close – October 24\, 2025\n\n\n\nParticipant Notifications – October 31\, 2025\n\n\n\nMonthly Sessions – November\, December\, March\, April\, May\n\nConfirmed Dates\n\nNovember 20\, 2025 from 11am PST/2pm EST – pm PST/4pm EST \n\n\n\nDecember 18\, 2025 from 11am PST/2pm EST – pm PST/4pm EST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Person Retreat – February 2026 – Dates to be confirmed by first session\n\n\n\nIn Person Closing Session at 2026 SAFSF Forum\, June 22- 25\, 2026 in Savannah\, Georgia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost of Participation\n\n\n\nThe Integrated Capital Community of Practice is a transformational professional and leadership development program designed to enhance both individual and organizational impact. The registration fee includes the full curriculum\, expert facilitation\, office-hour mentorship\, virtual technology\, communication tools\, and meals\, venue\, and bus transportation for the in-person retreat. Participants are responsible for airfare\, lodging\, and other travel costs for the retreat and the 2025 SAFSF Forum. A discounted Forum registration rate will be offered to all program participants. \n\n\n\n\nMembership Fee: $3\,900*\n\n\n\nNon-Member Fee: $4\,450\n\n\n\n\n*Eligible organizations that apply for SAFSF membership by October 15\, 2025 may receive the member discount. 
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/integrated-capital-community-of-practice-application-due/
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